Flame Azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Least Concern

Quick Facts

Kingdom: Plantae

Abundance: Common

Habitat: Forest

Active Seasons: Spring, Summer

A beautiful, southern, deciduous shrub with clusters of tubular, vase-shaped flowers. Appearing before or with the new leaves, the flowers vary widely in color from all shades of yellow to orange-yellow and scarlet. Flame Azaleas are extensively planted as an ornamental shrub and do best in acidic soil. Height: 5-8’

Kingdom: Plantae

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Phylum: Tracheophyta

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Class: Magnoliopsida

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Order: Ericales

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Family: Ericaceae

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Genus: Rhododendron

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Species: Rhododendron calendulaceum

Scientific Name

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Plant Type

Shrub

Foliage

Deciduous

Flowering Season

May-June

Ecological Role

The flowers are visited by a diverse group of animals such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and small mammals.

Active Seasons

Spring Summer

Habitat Types

Forest

Geographic Distribution

Native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, ranging from southern Pennsylvania and Ohio to northern Georgia.

Local Abundance

Common

Conservation Status

Least Concern

This species is widespread and abundant. No immediate threat to survival.

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